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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1986
Page
11
Wisconsin farmers selling feeder pigs to Illinois must again test sow herds for pseudorabies under Illinois law. Veterinarian Don Bosman notes testing must occur annually with herd-size based quotas, as the virus is deadly to newborn pigs and can transmit via adults, though it does not affect humans.
Eight residents bought 63 200 in stock at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Lamberton as the bank seeks 2 million in new capital by January 31 after FDIC demands. Mayor Ron Kelsey bought the first five shares and bank President Bob Hadland cited the faltering agricultural economy as the trigger for the bank’s difficulties.
Trempealeau agent Tom Koszarek advises farmers short on hay to substitute shelled or ear corn for hay. Ear corn provides bulk and energy, though protein is lower, so extra protein is needed. Dry cows and large heifers require 11-12 percent protein, while lactating animals need more.
Wisconsin farmers hauling late harvested corn and soybeans can obtain emergency overweight vehicle permits from the state Transportation Department. Secretary Lowell Jackson announced permits allow up to 15 percent over weight limits with a 10 dollar base fee plus 10 dollars per 1000 pounds over 80,000 pounds. The declaration, issued at the request of Agriculture Secretary La Verne Ausman, covers 90 days on unposted roads.
Wisconsin tests of 30 potato samples from central regions show all results under the FDA 1 ppm aldicarb tolerance. Laboratory readings ranged from nondetect to 0.34 ppm with most samples well below the detection threshold, confirming safety per state and federal guidelines.
A nostalgic reminiscence about Janesville Wisconsin telephone Central and the two competing systems Bell and Independent. The author recalls how Central connected teens across miles using crossovers to arrange dances and maintain romances, relaying calls through Stevens Point and Evansville, and the human touch behind the old switchboard era.
The January warmth contrasts with harvest cues as The Farmer's Wife magazine showcases a cover image for October 1934. The issue was found at a Polk County shop and was originally mailed to Helen Hansen, Route 2, Turtle Lake.
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